Are you treating your client’s real estate as an afterthought—or as a strategic lever for exit planning success? What overlooked questions could unlock new sources of value, flexibility, and wealth in your next deal?

Too often, business brokers and advisors focus primarily on maximizing value in the business itself, only to let the commercial real estate fall into a tactical, “by the way” category. This episode challenges that mindset, urging you to see real estate not as an add-on, but as a powerful second business and wealth creator. When you approach real estate as a strategic asset and ask the right questions, you can expand options, de-risk exits, and build longer-lasting client relationships.

Today’s guest is Jason Bush, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and strategic commercial real estate resource for advisors and their clients. He shares candid stories of deals gone wrong, simple but powerful questions advisors should be asking, and practical frameworks for mastering the “prepare and discover” gates of exit planning. From McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A comparisons to real-world lease pitfalls and country club valuations, Jason delivers actionable insights for business brokers who want to move from transactional brokers to trusted authorities, building a more resilient pipeline in the process.

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